Jönköping Population 2026

Jönköping has a population of 112,766, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Jönköping. Roughly 1.1% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.

Location of Jönköping (capital Stockholm shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

112,766

Rank in Sweden

#10

Coordinates

57.78°N, 14.16°E

~100 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm

Distance to capital (Stockholm)

285 km

177 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jönköping

City	Population	Rank in Sweden
Huskvarna	21,500	#70
Värnamo	19,061	#77
Nässjö	17,719	#84

Cities near Jönköping

Huskvarna21,500 people · ~9 km away
Nässjö17,719 people · ~35 km away
Falköping17,170 people · ~56 km away
Värnamo19,061 people · ~67 km away
Skövde36,842 people · ~70 km away
Borås71,700 people · ~72 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jönköping?

Jönköping has a population of 112,766 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Sweden.

What region is Jönköping in?

Jönköping is located in Jönköping, Sweden.

Is Jönköping the capital of Sweden?

No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 285 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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